DINING Start your culinary journey at Vin’tij Food & Wine in Sandestin, where seasonal charcuterie and chef-driven entrees await you in the restaurant, while hand-selected bottles in the adjoining wine shop and boutique bookend your experience. For a taste of local flavor, Lynn’s Quality Oysters in Eastpoint supplies fresh, Gulf-harvested oysters and seafood in a casual waterfront setting. In Mexico Beach, pair a pint with pub fare at Forgotten Coast Brewing, known for craft beers brewed with regional ingredients. Head to Panama City for El Weirdo Taco Pub, where inventive tacos and signature beers meet bold murals and art installations. Cap off your coastal tour at the secluded Sneaky Tiki Bar in the Pensacola Beach RV Resort, where tropical cocktails, island beats, and ocean views create a classic escape. NORTHWEST EL WEIRDO TACO PUB, PANAMA CITY Orange Video OUTDOORS Rent a bike to explore the Timpoochee Trail in Seagrove, emblematic of Florida’s 30A region with coastal dunes and Instagram-worthy beach communities. Kids and adults can learn to build epic sandcastles with SandCastle Lessons on Rosemary Beach’s shores. Fort Walton Beach provides affordable beach wheelchair rentals and accessible beach walks. Rent gear from local outfitters to snorkel Perdido Key Reef, teeming with marine life and coral. At St. George Island State Park on St. George Island, discover untouched beaches and abundant wildlife. Hike, birdwatch, or simply relax on the secluded sands, immersing yourself in the natural beauty of Florida’s Gulf Coast. TIMPOOCHEE TRAIL, SEAGROVE VISIT FLORIDA EVENTS Experience the thrill of horsemanship at the Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo in Bonifay. Learn about sea turtle conservation efforts at the Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Festival in Port St. Joe while enjoying live music, arts and crafts, and food trucks. BONIFAY CycleHere Films Scan the QR code for a current list of some major events: VISITFLORIDA.com/things-to-do/events 28 • VISITFLORIDA.COM
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